Writing

Hella Wuolijoki

Born — Died

1886-07-22 — 1954-02-02

Place of birth

Helme, Liivinmaa

Known for

Writing

Credits

7 titles

Finnish writer.

Known for

Niskavuoren Heta poster
6.1

Heta, the strong-willed daughter of the Niskavuori family, who is pregnant, marries Akusti, a farmhand, and remains bitter toward Santeria, who broke her heart. Heta and Akusti begin their life together on the modest Muumäki farm, where they are assisted by their loyal maid Siipirikko.

Niskavuoren Heta

1952

Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä poster
5.5

Strong women take care of the property while the men focus on chasing women.

Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä

1946

Niskavuoren Heta poster
NR

The second part of Hella Wuolijoki's family saga. Heta Niskavuori marries Akusti, a farmhand. Together, they build a magnificent house from a croft, and Akusti forges a distinguished career in society. To Heta, however, he will always be a farmhand.

Niskavuoren Heta

1987

Vihreä kulta poster
4.2

After many years away a woman returns to her hometown in Lapland with her husband. There she falls in love with a handsome forester.

Vihreä kulta

1939

Niskavuoren Aarne poster
6.4

Niskavuori's Aarne (Arne från Niskavuori) is a Finnish drama film from 1954. It is based on Hella Wuolijoki's play Niskavuori's Bread. In chronological order of the Niskavuori series, the film is the fourth. Aarne has married Ilona and left the house in Niskavuori, which he hosts, where his former wife Martta still lives, while the old mistress is holding the reins. Aarne and Ilona live in Helsinki, but Aarne has not been able to completely break away from Niskavuori, but keeps secretly in touch with the headmaster and gives instructions on the farm management.

Niskavuoren Aarne

1954

Tyttö kuunsillalta poster
6.3

A widow and a husband tired of a loveless marriage rekindle the attraction they shared in their youth.

Tyttö kuunsillalta

1953

Film credits

Behind the camera

Niskavuoren Heta poster
6.1

Heta, the strong-willed daughter of the Niskavuori family, who is pregnant, marries Akusti, a farmhand, and remains bitter toward Santeria, who broke her heart. Heta and Akusti begin their life together on the modest Muumäki farm, where they are assisted by their loyal maid Siipirikko.

Niskavuoren Heta

1952

Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä poster
5.5

Strong women take care of the property while the men focus on chasing women.

Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä

1946

Niskavuoren Heta poster
NR

The second part of Hella Wuolijoki's family saga. Heta Niskavuori marries Akusti, a farmhand. Together, they build a magnificent house from a croft, and Akusti forges a distinguished career in society. To Heta, however, he will always be a farmhand.

Niskavuoren Heta

1987

Vihreä kulta poster
4.2

After many years away a woman returns to her hometown in Lapland with her husband. There she falls in love with a handsome forester.

Vihreä kulta

1939

Niskavuoren Aarne poster
6.4

Niskavuori's Aarne (Arne från Niskavuori) is a Finnish drama film from 1954. It is based on Hella Wuolijoki's play Niskavuori's Bread. In chronological order of the Niskavuori series, the film is the fourth. Aarne has married Ilona and left the house in Niskavuori, which he hosts, where his former wife Martta still lives, while the old mistress is holding the reins. Aarne and Ilona live in Helsinki, but Aarne has not been able to completely break away from Niskavuori, but keeps secretly in touch with the headmaster and gives instructions on the farm management.

Niskavuoren Aarne

1954

Tyttö kuunsillalta poster
6.3

A widow and a husband tired of a loveless marriage rekindle the attraction they shared in their youth.

Tyttö kuunsillalta

1953